Robert Snodgrass asked about Dimitri Payet: West Ham fans will love his response

Robert Snodgrass is not fazed about replacing Dimitri Payet at West Ham

Payet refused to play for the Hammers last month as he searched for a return to Marseille, something he eventually got after the club agreed his £25m exit.

Slaven Bilic's side signed Snodgrass amid the Payet madness for £10m and will hope he can fill the Frenchman's boots.

While it's a daunting task for the Scot, he insists it doesn't faze him.

Asked if Payet's exit puts any extra pressure on him, Snodgrass said: "No, I don’t think so. The lads have been doing great without Payet.

New signings Snodgrass and Fonte train with West Ham

ROBERT SNODGRASS and Jose Fonte have been seen training with their new West Ham team-mates.

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Jose Fonte

“The lads have been doing great without Payet”

West Ham star Robert Snodgrass

"They’ve won a lot of games over the past few weeks and have got some big results. There are players here that can win games.

"They have a good core of lads that have a winning desire which breeds confidence. You end up just fitting into that. That’s the way I am.

"I want to win every game so I’m delighted to be a part of it.”

Snodgrass could make his debut for West Ham in their Premier League clash against Manchester City this evening.

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Dimitri Payet left West Ham for Marseille

The 29-year-old had several potential suitors throughout the January transfer window but says joining West Ham was an easy choice.

He told the London Evening Standard: "When I saw there was interest from West Ham I wanted to become a part of what they are building here.

"I played against West Ham a few weeks back and lost 1-0 but we played very well. When you turn up to the stadium it’s got a great feel about it — that big stadium feel. The supporters want us to restore the atmosphere created at Upton Park.

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West Ham signed Robert Snodgrass from Hull for £10m

"When you’re scoring goals the way Andy Carroll is and you’re getting good results, you will get that atmosphere back because these fans are terrific.

"You just want to be a part of it and I’m delighted it got done and I look forward to the next few weeks.

"I wanted to move first and foremost to try and get security for my family and to have the opportunity to play at a club like West Ham is terrific."